Alex Was Diagnosed with a Neurocognitive Disorder Five Years Ago

question 19

Multiple Choice

Alex was diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder five years ago when he was seventy years of age. Since that time, he continues to have difficulty figuring out how to solve problems, for example making a grocery list, or adjusting the thermostat in his house. These symptoms are characterized as:

• A)Disturbances in executive function
• B)Visuospatial skill deficit
• C)Pick's disease
• D)Neurodegenerative syndrome

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Physical Handicaps

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Mental Handicaps

An outdated term often referred to intellectual disability, which affects a person's ability to learn at an average level.

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